🌱 Man Found Stabbed in Suwanee +September 11 Ceremony

Hey, everybody. It's me, Gail Lafleche, your host of the Alpharetta-Milton Daily — here to explain all the most important things happening in town these days. Here's the lowdown...

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. A man was found stabbed to death in the front yard of a home in Suwanee on Monday, September 5. His family identified him as Matthew Jones, a loving son, brother and uncle. The police are asking the public to contact them with any information on this murder.(Gwinnett News)
2. Citizens are invited to Milton High School,13025 Birmingham Hwy, as the school, and the city, mark the 21st anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The ceremony will start at 7:30 a.m. on September 9 on the lawn outside the school, which will be full of small American flags in honor of those who lost lives. Milton High seniors will participate, as will Mayor Peyton Jamison, Fire Chief Gabe Benmoussa and Police Chief Rich Austin. (City of Milton)
   
3. The 17th annual Taste of Buckhead, Atlanta’s premier food and beverage tasting event, is set to return on Oct. 6 at 6 pm. It will be located at The Stave Room at ASW Distillery, 199 Armour Dr NE, Atlanta . The event will also feature a philanthropic fundraiser, the “Spirit Wall”. Funds raised from raffling off donated bottles of wine or spirits from the Spirit Wall will benefit the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research. (Taste of Buckhead)
   

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Check out Ladies Night at Firefly Grill & Bar, 3070 Windward Plaza, from 5:50-8:30 pm. Ladies will have half off appetizers and their first beverage free. There will be live music by Billy Vanilli. (Firefly)

• Trunk & Tap, 30 Milton Ave in downtown Alpharetta has Music Bingo at 7:30 pm. It's hosted by the amazing DJ CaseyD from Krevinghaus Entertainment. Winners receive $5 off their final tab! (Truck & Tap)
• Roaring Social, 35 Milton Ave in downtown Alpharetta is having a live band karaoke night from 8-11:00 pm. Sing with the Vibe Band and feel like the star of the show. You can sign your favorite songs, including the greatest hits that you sing in the shower. (Roaring Social)

From my notebook:

• It's time to sign for the Milton Police Department's Citizens Police Academy. Join us for this 7-week course and get an inside look into how Milton PD operates. Classes include: -Dispatch Communications -Criminal Investigations and Crime Scene -DUI/Field Sobriety -Firearms -SWAT -And more! This class will start on September 22nd and will meet every Thursday from 6-8PM through November 3rd. (Milton Police Department via Facebook)
• Dinosaurs are taking over Alpharetta at the Northpoint Mall,1000 North Point Circle, in Alpharetta ! Learn about the most fascinating prehistoric creatures from the mighty T. rex of North America to the giant amphibious Spinosaurus from Africa. Beware: along the journey, earthquakes might erupt, dinosaurs could battle, and your family might just have to help save a baby dinosaur’s life! So, get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! (Awesome Alpharetta)
• Providence Park in Milton was atwitter this past weekend with both birds and bird watchers. The state branch of the Georgia Audubun held the “Field Trip” on Saturday morning at the 42-acre City acre, with one "master birder" leading the way.The attendees spotted lots of birds in and around the park’s trees,as well as on Providence Lake, including Green Heron, Great Egret, Great Blue Heron, Killdeer and Solitary Sandpiper. (City of Milton )

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you tomorrow for another update.

— Gail Lafleche

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